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Heritage Clock at Lower Parel workshop in Mumbai continue to function since 1889

Heritage Clock at Lower Parel workshop in Mumbai continue to function since 1889

The care and upkeep of the Heritage Clock are in the hands of two senior technicians, Rajkumar Saroj and Norbert D'mello, who have been maintaining the clock since 1990, the Western Railway said

24 February,2025 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai Local Train Update: WR set to get over 100 new ticket machines

Mumbai Local Train Update: WR set to get over 100 new ticket machines

Western Railway's Mumbai division plans to procure 126 new Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) in the financial year 2025-26 to streamline ticketing and reduce queues at booking counters.

23 February,2025 12:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Brace for train disruptions on western line this weekend due to bridge work

Brace for train disruptions on western line this weekend due to bridge work

The local train departing Borivali at 8.50 pm on Saturday will remain cancelled. Also, the 4.38 am service from Churchgate will also not be oeprated on Sunday

21 February,2025 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WR to operate jumbo block of five hours on Sunday, check details

WR to operate jumbo block of five hours on Sunday, check details

Some suburban trains will remain cancelled during the block, an official statement said

21 February,2025 06:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kalwa-Mumbra stretch turns perilous as sharp curves jolt commuters

Kalwa-Mumbra stretch turns perilous as sharp curves jolt commuters

Congestion is causing passengers standing near doors to be pushed out of coaches on banked curves, says complaint. The extra passenger load during rush hour creates massive congestion in coaches. As a result, passengers standing near the doors are thrown out due to the tilting of trains. Due to this, many get seriously injured and some even die

21 February,2025 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai Local Train Updates: WR introduces advance booking for unreserved tickets

Mumbai Local Train Updates: WR introduces advance booking for unreserved tickets

Western Railway now offers passengers the facility to book unreserved tickets up to three days in advance for journeys exceeding 200 km on non-suburban routes. This initiative aims to reduce queues at ticket counters and ease travel, especially during peak seasons.

20 February,2025 02:00 PM IST | Mumbai
SSC exams 2025: How Mumbai is prepping for its biggest exam day

SSC exams 2025: How Mumbai is prepping for its biggest exam day

City buses to give SSC students priority on exam days, traffic cops promise smooth flow, and railways deploys additional manpower to reduce delays as city gears up for exams from tomorrow

20 February,2025 12:51 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Western Railway delays: Point failure at Borivali disrupts rush hour travel

Western Railway delays: Point failure at Borivali disrupts rush hour travel

A point failure at Borivali station on Thursday morning caused delays on Western Railway, leading to train cancellations and commuter frustration. The issue was resolved within an hour, railway officials confirmed.

20 February,2025 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
BMC chief chairs pre-monsoon meeting, orders coordination with railways

BMC chief chairs pre-monsoon meeting, orders coordination with railways

The coordination between the BMC, railway authorities, and other agencies is crucial to ensure that railway services remain uninterrupted during the rainy season, the civic chief said

18 February,2025 08:15 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Commute to hell: ‘By the time I reach office, half my energy is drained

Commute to hell: ‘By the time I reach office, half my energy is drained

We shadow a Vasai resident on her way to work to Andheri and back to chronicle a daily trip fraught with challenges like sudden platform changes, erroneous indicators, overcrowded trains and rogue autos

18 February,2025 09:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh

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